Proposals to erect a large solar panel farm capable of powering thousands of homes have been tabled but critics say “covering the countryside is not the only option”. Renewable energy company Evolution Power is consulting on its latest plans to build the 235-acre project on agricultural land near New Ash Green village. It proposes to develop a solar and battery storage project, known as New Ash Green Solar, to produce enough renewable energy to power around 17,200 homes and help “tackle the climate emergency”. The main site is planned to sit on around 235 acres of land east of village with a f…